Budget Analyst - Natural Resources and Judiciary

**Minimum salary is listed.  Actual salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.**

The Natural Resources and Judiciary Budget Analyst performs evaluations, assesses performance measures reports, develops budget and policy recommendations, communicates in writing and orally, and works on special projects for the Legislative Budget Board relating to the business and economic development area of state government. 

The position reports to the Natural Resources and Judiciary Manager and works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 

• Provide assistance to assigned agencies on development of budgets/requests, strategic plans, performance measures, and other projects as directed.
• Examine budgets/requests to assess whether funds are appropriately allocated, budgeted and expended.
• Develop budget and policy recommendations and accurately reflect them in information systems and in writing.
• Identify funding adjustments necessary to improve operations or to conform to targeted spending levels.
• Orally present and explain recommendations to management, legislative committees and other audiences.
• Communicate and interact well with legislative and other audiences, including elected officials.
• Identify funding adjustments necessary to improve operations, conform to targeted spending levels, or conform to estimated revenue collections and identify resulting program or fiscal impacts due to the adjustments.
• Inform management of budget/policy issues and provide concise explanations and options for resolution.
• Collect, organize and analyze data using sound methodologies and prepare written work products that are polished, flow logically, and present data coherently, including publications.
• Represent the agency at external meetings/events and then provide written or oral summaries of key issues.
• Conduct quality assurance procedures and prioritize responsibilities appropriately to produce accurate and complete work products within established deadlines.
• Prepare written fiscal and policy analyses of legislation.
• Prepare riders and amendments for General Appropriations Bills and other legislation.
• May plan and conduct research projects and field studies.
• Contribute to agency projects and perform related work as assigned.

• Work effectively with LBB and assigned agency management and staff, and legislators/legislative staff.
• Think critically, take initiative and use good judgment.
• Communicate professionally in writing and orally (including presentations in formal and information settings).
• Create timely, relevant, accurate, and polished work products.
• Complete tasks with appropriate levels of independence and attention to detail.
• Use business tools successfully (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, email, customized applications, desktop pc, laptop/tablet, and smart phone).
• Analyze, synthesize, and summarize quantitative and qualitative information.
• Identify alternatives and make recommendations supported with evidence.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information and follow agency protocols.
• Understand legislative/budget processes and budget, performance, and operations of assigned agency.
• Work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time.

• Embrace agency mission/core values and follow policies, procedures, and processes.
• Work effectively with LBB management and staff, as well as all external customers.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and employ good interpersonal skills; demonstrate positive outlook.
• Balance concurrent projects, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities/deadlines.
• Act with motivation, organization, and attention to details; complete tasks with an appropriate level of independence.
• Be punctual and have regular attendance.
• Work overtime on nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary to meet agency deadlines.

• Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Earned graduate degree is preferred.
• Course-work or degree in public policy or administration, program evaluation, budgeting, quantitative/qualitative research, finance, accounting, economics, natural resources, law, legal research or a related field is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time work experience in a relevant policy area is preferred.
• Work or volunteer experience in the judiciary or natural resources is also preferred.

To apply for this position, you must initially set up an account and select a Username and Password through Governmentjobs.com.  You may apply directly through the posting list on our website or on the Governmentjobs.com website.  To set up an account go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_login.cfm.  Please be sure to write down your Username and Password.  Human Resources will not be able to retrieve this information.  Only on-line applications will be accepted. 
 
Examples of an applicant's work product and/or copies of transcripts may be required as condition of interview.  Finalist may be given a work-related exercise.  The person hired may be required to submit official transcripts.  Credentials earned at foreign colleges and/or universities must have been evaluated by an acceptable entity and must be equivalent to credentials awarded by U.S. regionally accredited institutions of higher education.

The person hired may not simultaneously be employed by the Legislative Budget Board and another state agency or Texas public institution of public/higher education.  Any job offer from the Legislative Budget Board is contingent upon:  proof of eligibility/authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; and proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males between the ages of 18 and 25.

The Legislative Budget Board is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.  Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to LBB Human Resources at email address HR@LBB.state.tx.us.